We realise how demanding our business is and believe that happier people are more productive. As such, we are increasingly committed to initiatives that promote well-being, a good working environment and flexible ways of working both globally and locally.
Regardless of a person’s role or place of work, a large part of the day is spent carrying out a professional activity. It is therefore essential to ensure pleasant, comfortable working environments
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
MENTAL WELL-BEING
SOCIAL WELL-BEING
“The prevention and physical rehabilitation centre came to fill a need for those who work in a physically demanding environment and has helped to anticipate or solve physical problems that could worsen and leave employees in difficulties without it. We are very happy with this partnership, and we hope it will last for many years.”
Júlio Tímula
Centre Region Logistics Director at Pingo Doce
The programme offers a package of complementary medical examinations, including vitamin D, morphological, hormonal and oncological tests. Employees at distribution centres and offices in Poland also have access to ultrasound scans of the abdomen, breast and thyroid, as well as consultations with specialists including nutritionists, dermatologists and oncology nurses.
The aim of this programme is to promote healthy eating habits and ensure nutritional monitoring of employees with health problems, responding to identified needs in relation to obesity and diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia (e.g. high cholesterol).
The programme is based on three main elements:
Our Clinical Nutrition programme was recognized as project of the year in Portugal by the Viver Saudável 2023 award for the Community Nutrition and Public Health category. We also received the awards for Best Wellness Program and Best Musculoskeletal Health Program by Workwell.
In Portugal, we were also recognised by the Internal Communication Observatory for our communication campaign for mental health, which aimed to fight the stigma of mental illness and raise awareness among employees about existing support services.
